Agency

Dept of Public Instruction

Division

Deputy Chief Academic Office

Job Classification Title

Education Program Consultant II (NS)

Position Number

60009928

Grade

NC18

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) is charged with implementing the state's public school laws for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade public schools at the direction of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction and State Board of Education.

Description of Work

*This is an anticipated vacancy.
This position is expected to be available on December 1, 2026. *

The primary purpose of this Education Program Consultant II is to provide leadership for the development, enhancement, assessment, and maintenance of standards implementation at the K-12 level, with special emphasis on elementary mathematics and standards for mathematical practice for the purpose of improving instruction and raising performance outcomes of students in North Carolina’s public schools. The consultant will contribute to the development of professional development and instructional modules and/or support materials and resources designed to implement the Standard Course of Study and raise performance outcomes in mathematics. The consultant will strengthen mathematics instruction and outcomes by providing leadership and making recommendations on policy, program, and fiscal operations, as appropriate.

Job Responsibilities:

Provide expertise in secondary mathematics and mathematical practices to internal and external stakeholders.

Provide guidance, leadership, and support to teachers and LEAs as they work toward College and Career Ready goals.

Identify and select discipline experts from all levels of education, as well as from business, industry, and the community, who recommend content and format for curriculum materials.

Identify commonalities among Mathematics programs and reading, math, social studies, science, and other content areas to reinforce the development of knowledge and skills across the curriculum.

Initiate development of enhancement and support documents by investigating and anticipating areas of need based on analysis of available data, including student performance results, requests from local educators, legislation, SBE policies, and current research.

Participate in and support department- and area-wide initiatives and projects.

Analyze curricular approaches, draw conclusions, make recommendations, and take action on the best educational approach for implementing and supporting the Mathematics standards in North Carolina schools and for school children.

Assist the Office of Accountability in creating strongly aligned assessments by reviewing test items and offering suggestions and may provide support to inform state initiatives as it relates to Math.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $63,927.00 - $93,000.00

Important: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date above.

 

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Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Master's degree in the education field to which assigned from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of specifically related experience in public education; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Tamara Lynn Cherry

Recruiter Email:

TAMARA.CHERRY@DPI.NC.GOV